Sunday 6 January 2019

Lee Joon Gi: New Year Greetings 2019




LEE JOON GI

NEW YEAR GREETINGS

2019


















LEE JOON GI

NEW YEAR GREETINGS

2019









Lee Joon Gi’s 2019 New Year greetings are full of optimistic wishes for himself and positive messages for his fans and admirers.




WISH FOR MORE DREAMS TO COME TRUE




Not unlike other people, Lee Joon Gi hopes that he would be able to turn more of his dreams into reality.





The King And The Clown 




Many of his dreams have already come true. No one could have predicted Lee Joon Gi’s accelerated rise to Asian showbusiness stratosphere after he played the effeminate Gong Gil in the colossally successful Korean movie, ‘The King and The Clown’ in 2005. It was that single stroke of luck that changed the course of his life.

Since then, Lee has starred in many successful dramas and movies including ‘Time Between Dog and Wolf’, ‘Arang and The Magistrate’, ‘The Joseon Gunman’, 'Moon Lovers-Scarlet Heart: Ryeo', 'Lawless Lawyer' and 'Resident Evil: The Final Chapter'.





‘The Oustanding Korean Actor Award 2013'
The Seoul International Drama Awards
(Arang And The Magistrate)


Arang And The Magistrate





The Joseon Gunman had snagged him his second ‘Outstanding Korean Actor Award’ at the *Seoul International Drama Awards in 2015. He was presented with the first one in 2013 for ‘Arang And The Magistrate’.





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAbjDk4GNuo

‘The Oustanding Korean Actor Award 2015'
The Seoul International Drama Awards
(The Joseon Gunman)



The Joseon Gunman





Moon Lovers-Scarlet Heart was an overwhelming global success in 2016; he enjoyed an even higher profile and gained many new and unexpected fans and admirers. And nobody will ever forget Lee Joon Gi’s Wang So.





Moon Lovers-Scarlet Heart: Ryeo



Moon Lovers-Scarlet Heart: Ryeo


Moon Lovers-Scarlet Heart: Ryeo





Lee got his first taste of Hollywood with his first North American movie role in ‘Resident Evil: The Last Chapter’, a globally successful movie.








Lee Joon Gi with Milla Jovovich and Director Paul Anderson 









His most significant drama to date is Lawless Lawyer, a deeply affecting legal-action-thriller, for which he was presented with the ‘2018 StarHub Best Male Asian Star Award’. With Lawless Lawyer, Lee Joon Gi has established himself as a formidable presence; he is The Asian King of Dramas.






Lawless Lawyer



 Lawless Lawyer




Lawless Lawyer








Lee Joon Gi with Kate Pang, one of the hosts of the StarHub event
Lee Joon Gi wins 'The 2018 StarHub Best Male Asian Star Award'

















The point is Lee Joon Gi wants more fulfilled dreams. Speaking of which, he has recently indicated that he wants to win an Academy Award or Oscar. Wishful thinking? Not far-fetched.

What, if he were in a movie? A foreign movie. If his multiple talents are fully utilised, his dream would materialise and then, he will be a global presence. Asia isn’t enough, of course but the world is just enough. The universe is much too vast a goal.

Let’s say what Lee Joon Gi wants, he gets. It is possible. Shouldn’t his battle cry, then be ‘Joonpossible’?

When Lee asks his fans what their dreams are, he poses a stimulating question. It takes a great actor to awaken captive minds from their current slumber. This should kickstart some thinking and stimulate his fans’ appetite for an even better life.





A PROMISE TO WORK HARD
AND
BE A CULTURAL DIPLOMAT




Lee Joon Gi in Thailand: Suvarnabhumi International Airport 2018





Lee Joon Gi offers his fans and admirers striking visions of himself in 2019.

Lee promises to work hard and show his best talents as an actor and also, to show the best of himself as a cultural diplomat.





Lee Joon Gi: Winning Awards for The King And The Clown





Lee Joon Gi: Winning Awards for The King And The Clown








It is not easy to forget that Lee Joon Gi has been South Korea’s cultural diplomat ever since he shot to fame in 2005 when The King and The Clown hit box office success. Lee received over 10 awards for his portrayal of Gong Gil.









2018: 15,000 Japanese fans
(top left) Yokohama (bottom left) Osaka and (right) Tokyo










Other than the local audience, Lee has entertained many international fans and viewers, having gone on yearly singing tours in Asia and starred in many local and also foreign dramas and films. 

That said, fans never forgot that he had disappeared from the showbusiness scene when he enlisted in the army in 2010.  But when he returned, he continued as before. It is as if he has never left. In fact, he continues to leave indelible marks in Asian showbusiness history.

















LEE JOON GI
'DELIGHT'
2018 MINI ALBUM



FOR US
CAN’T BE SLOW
ACCEPTED











Commanding the respect of his fans and admirers and enjoying the influence over them, Lee Joon Gi is on the receiving end of their love. His fans send him congratulatory floral stands for his fan concerts and provide generous support for his dramas. They have also been carrying out charity works in his name for a long time - like contributing ‘fan rice’ to the underprivileged. Lee Joon Gi has been in the spotlight in 2018 as his local and international fans had donated about 1,600 kgs of rice to his favourite charities.





Lee Joon Gi, the Cartoonist, adds another talent to his resume:
He sketched a cute cartoon picture to show his memorable moments in 2018




BECAUSE OF YOU ALL





Lee Joon Gi, a heroic figure to his fans, has been a great influence in Asia. He, himself, had been involved in local charitable causes in the past but now, Lee has gone global in his charity work. He is collaborating with Represent, an America-based company, for two weeks to further garner support for his favourite charity. He has added his personal touch by creating his own logo, 'Just Go Love' and designing the apparel and merchandise to be sold, the proceeds of which would be used for 'those who need love'. Lee's favourite colours - red, white and black are used in the designs.




FROM LOCAL TO GLOBAL

Fashion Designer-cum-Model: Lee Joon Gi  models the clothing that he has designed




Recently, he was involved in a Christmas charity project for underprivileged children which was held in conjunction with Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday celebrations.












Lee Joon Gi: (l & c) 2018 (r) 2014





Having a healthy and wholesome reputation, Lee has long been an Asian role model and he is now becoming a great global influence. His appeal, having grown considerably wider, will make Lee Joon Gi the ultimate Hallyu Superstar. He is the cultural bridge between Korea and the rest of the world.










Perhaps, to fulfil his dreams, Lee Joon Gi should go on a world fan tour, starting with America.










The last part of Lee's message contains an expression of his heartfelt thanks to his fans and wishes for their good health, happiness and blessings to fill their homes.





*https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seoul_International_Drama_Awards











LEE JOON GI

UNEXPECTED BLESSINGS
IN
2019









2019 is the last year of the second decade of the 21st century. It will be an important year for Lee Joon Gi.

Lee started his career in 2001 and has won numerous awards since 2005, the year that the Korean movie, 'The King and The Clown' catapulted him to stardom.

Lee Joon Gi is one of the only two South Korean actors whose dramas had garnered two prestigious 'Outstanding Korean Actor' awards at the Seoul International Awards shows. Lee won the awards for his drama, 'Arang and The Magistrate' in 2013 and 'The Joseon Gunman' in 2015.









At the end of 2015, Lee was in South Africa to shoot his movie, 'Resident Evil: The Final Chapter'.

Lee Joon Gi’s route to the top had been rocky but he has finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel.




KKTV Best Actor of The Year 2016 for Moon Lovers-Scarlet Heart: Ryeo




Lee received Taiwan’s ‘KKTV Best Actor of The Year 2016 Award’ for his role as Wang So in 'Moon Lovers – Scarlet Heart: Ryeo'.





Actor of The Year Award  from Soompi for 'Criminal Minds'




He was also presented with ‘Soompi Actor of The Year Award’ for his 2017 drama, 'Criminal Minds'.






Lee Joon Gi was presented with the 'Starhub 2018 Best Male Asian Star Award' for his eponymous role in his drama, 'Lawless Lawyer'




Last year was a historic year for Lee Joon Gi as he was crowned the ‘Starhub 2018 Best Male Asian Star’ for his role of Bong Sang Pil in his legal action drama, 'Lawless Lawyer' in Singapore. When it comes to acting performance in 2018, none has outdone Lee Joon Gi.










Thanks to the seasoned StarHub drama judges who really appreciate and reward superior acting craft and talents, Lee Joon Gi is finally enthroned as the best – The Drama King of Asia.

It is interesting to note that Lee has *accomplished within 8 short years what others couldn’t after he was discharged from military duties in 2012. Lee Joon Gi's list of prestigious awards within that span of time can be considered to be quite a feat. There are telling and significant differences between Lee Joon Gi and some other stars. Unlike the actors who also win many awards, Lee is multi-talented and has a very solid fan base. Lee Joon Gi is a phenomenon - an influential powerhouse who is well supported by his passionate global fan base.

So, what does 2019 hold for him? Plenty. What are his fans' expectations? Unexpected blessings for Lee Joon Gi, of course. And, they are convinced that he will be a drama and cinematic tour de force in 2019.








*https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Joon-gi